This legislation, known as the "Safe SPEEDS Act," mandates the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to promulgate a final consumer product safety standard within one year for low-speed electric bicycles and other off-road electric devices. This standard will apply to products manufactured in, offered for sale to consumers in, or imported into the United States, focusing on their uniform classification and labeling. Before establishing the standard, the CPSC must conduct an analysis of crashes, injuries, and fatalities associated with these devices over the preceding five years, disaggregated by user age and device type. The Commission is also required to evaluate the efficacy of existing federal, state, local, and international laws, as well as industry best practices, related to classifying, labeling, and setting age restrictions. Furthermore, the CPSC must consult with manufacturers, product safety experts, consumer advocacy groups, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The standard itself must include definitions of distinct classifications for these devices and establish minimum age recommendations for each classification. A key provision requires a permanent, clearly visible label on each device, specifying its classification, motor power, maximum speed, and relevant minimum age recommendation. The bill also prohibits the sale of products labeled as low-speed electric bicycles if they do not meet the definition, are designed to be easily modified to exceed defined limits, or are off-road devices without operable pedals. Beyond the initial standard, the CPSC is required to periodically analyze new crash, injury, and fatality data and report its findings to Congress. The bill authorizes grants for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to relevant entities, such as law enforcement and emergency services, to improve data collection, develop compliance policies, and implement public education initiatives. Additionally, the CPSC must develop a publicly accessible training module to instruct these entities on how to identify and classify devices according to the new standard, thereby enhancing the standardization and accuracy of safety data.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Commerce
Safe SPEEDS Act
USA119th CongressHR-7839| House
| Updated: 3/5/2026
This legislation, known as the "Safe SPEEDS Act," mandates the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to promulgate a final consumer product safety standard within one year for low-speed electric bicycles and other off-road electric devices. This standard will apply to products manufactured in, offered for sale to consumers in, or imported into the United States, focusing on their uniform classification and labeling. Before establishing the standard, the CPSC must conduct an analysis of crashes, injuries, and fatalities associated with these devices over the preceding five years, disaggregated by user age and device type. The Commission is also required to evaluate the efficacy of existing federal, state, local, and international laws, as well as industry best practices, related to classifying, labeling, and setting age restrictions. Furthermore, the CPSC must consult with manufacturers, product safety experts, consumer advocacy groups, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The standard itself must include definitions of distinct classifications for these devices and establish minimum age recommendations for each classification. A key provision requires a permanent, clearly visible label on each device, specifying its classification, motor power, maximum speed, and relevant minimum age recommendation. The bill also prohibits the sale of products labeled as low-speed electric bicycles if they do not meet the definition, are designed to be easily modified to exceed defined limits, or are off-road devices without operable pedals. Beyond the initial standard, the CPSC is required to periodically analyze new crash, injury, and fatality data and report its findings to Congress. The bill authorizes grants for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to relevant entities, such as law enforcement and emergency services, to improve data collection, develop compliance policies, and implement public education initiatives. Additionally, the CPSC must develop a publicly accessible training module to instruct these entities on how to identify and classify devices according to the new standard, thereby enhancing the standardization and accuracy of safety data.